muddypaws
Ohio
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:12 am Post subject: Mosaics - LIP (Learning in Progress) |
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Hi stewbies!
My new project is mosaics. I LOVE finding and breaking the plates! My first project is below, but didn't turn out as I wanted. Here it is:
sideways. sorry ( photo / image / picture from muddypaws's Garden )
Okay. I's sideways but the get the idea. Its a plant in a planter. Here's what I learned from my first project.
1. when using black grout, no dark color tile. The planter pot doesn't show up too well
2. I had too much space between the tile pieces and it makes the entire piece look too dark. I may repeat this one all over again.
My next project WIP:
( photo / image / picture from muddypaws's Garden )
I'm going to use white grout on this one, and place the pieces closer together.
I have to say that after my hypertufa projects, I think this will be my new favorite. I have people at work bringing me old colorful plates to use. It's very relaxing and pretty easy too once you find a good pattern.
(Yes, it's just 6am. I can't sleep so here I am posting!
Have a good day, all!
Muddypaws
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:51 am Post subject: |
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I actually like the first one and would hang it in my garden any day. It reminds me of a topiaried bay tree - very nice.  Do let us see the butterfly once it's finished as it looks good already. So glad you're enjoying your new hobby. 
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carolyn keiper
northern ohio
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Susan, the first one looks great. just like a topiary. the black grout and plates look fine. Butterfly one is looking good, too.
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marlingardener
Central Texas, zone 8
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Susan, all artists are their own harshest critic. Those mosaics are lovely to my eye. Please post a photo of the butterfly when it is finished. Wish I had some plates to send you!
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Netty
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Southern Ontario zone 5a
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2011 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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Those look fantastic! Mosaic's are something I have wanted to try, as well as stained glass.
Can't wait to see the finished butterfly 
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